Equal Opportunity Employer

The Drug Enforcement Administration is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the DEA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (to include pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, parental status, and any other non-merit based

DEA welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. If you are eligible for appointment under Schedule A (u), or are a qualifying Veteran 30% or more disabled, or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, or would like more information on the DEA Disability Rights Program, please contact Derek Orr, Disability Employment Program Manager by email at derek.k.orr@dea.gov or by phone 571-294-6647. 

Our practice is to re-issue the Administrator’s Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity. 

Please note: If you feel that you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or retaliation, please contact the EEO Office via email at EEO.Office.at.DEA@dea.gov within 45 calendar days from the alleged date of discrimination or from the date you became reasonably aware of the alleged discrimination. 

The Management Directive 715 (MD-715) was issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on October 1, 2003.  MD-715 contains policy guidelines and standards for establishing and maintaining effective affirmative employment programs.  It requires agencies to take appropriate steps to ensure that policies, practices, and procedures are conducted in a discrimination free manner for employees, and applicants.  The MD-715 calls for periodic agency self-assessments and the identification and elimination of barriers that prevent equal employment opportunities in the workplace. 

 

The FY 2026 MD-715 report will be publicized on the DEA’s external EEO site once available.

 

The Drug Enforcement Administration is committed to hiring a highly talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities. We offer excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement and jobs in the United States and abroad. DEA’s commitment to the employment of individuals with disabilities includes having a disability employment strategic plan; issuing robust hiring goals, including for individuals with targeted disabilities; increasing the knowledge of disability-related resources; and promoting training in disability awareness and reasonable accommodation. 

The Drug Enforcement Administration provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that would enable a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.

Some of the accommodations available include:

  • Modified work schedule
  • Computer hardware and software accessibility for the visually impaired or for those who have difficulty using their hands
  • Sign language interpreters or readers
  • Training and other written materials in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, audio tape, computer disk)
  • Physical changes, such as installing a ramp or modifying a workspace

Personal Assistant Services (PAS), as a form of Reasonable Accommodation, are services that help individuals who, because of targeted disabilities, require assistance to perform basic activities of daily living, like eating and using the restroom. PAS services are performed at the direction of the employee and scheduled by the employee (part-time, full-time) to meet their personal needs. 

You (or someone on your behalf) may initiate a reasonable accommodation request with your supervisor by contacting Derek Orr, Disability Employment Program Manager by email derek.k.orr@dea.gov or by phone 571-294-6647.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is committed to providing accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to individuals with disabilities, including members of the public and federal employees, by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, DEA is also committed to ensuring accessibility of our buildings and facilities as required by the Architectural Barriers Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4151 through 4157.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794d)

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended requires agencies, during the procurement, development, maintenance, or use of ICT, to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of ICT information and data comparable to the access and use afforded to individuals without disabilities (i.e., “ICT accessibility”), unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. 

If you have feedback, questions, or concerns relating to the accessibility of any content that interferes with your ability to access the information on the DEA’s website, please contact DOJ’s Section 508 inbox at Section508ProgramManager@usdoj.gov. 

If you believe that the Information and Communication (ICT) used by the DEA does not comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, you may file a 508 complaint by using the following methods:

Email: EEOBOXJMD@usdoj.gov. 
Fax: 202-616-4823
Mail:
Justice Management Division
EEO Staff
145 N Street, NE Suite 1W.801
Washington, DC 20530

Section 508 complaints must be submitted within 180 days of the access issue. Include your contact information: name, mailing address, phone number and email address. Also include a description of the specific ICT, location (URL), and what technology, if any, you used to access the Department’s ICT (such as the hardware, browser, operating system, and/or specific assistive technology product used). Please be as specific as possible in describing the issue and note the dates and times access was attempted or when the issue became apparent.

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4151-57)
The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires access to facilities that are designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds. The Access Board is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the ABA. 

More information About ABA Standards and filing a complaint. 

Dial 711 for TRS-Based Telecommunications Relay Service

Dialing 711 connects you to free, 24/7 Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) in the U.S. for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. It acts as a bridge between TTY users and voice telephone users, allowing communication assistants to translate messages in real-time.

For additional information, visit the Federal Communication Commission 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service.